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Τhe railway was in operation from 1905 to 1951 and as an innovative mode of transport and communication it contributed greatly to the economic and social life of the people. During its lifetime it carried 7,348,643 passengers and 3,199,934 tons of…

When Britain took over the administration of Cyprus from the Ottomans in 1878 it soon became clear to them that adequate road and communication systems were lacking. However, it was not until 1904 that a small six wheeled tank locomotive was imported…

From immemorial times every culture has had its mythology, unique fables and traditional stories which can be traced to oral traditions handed down through generations.

Oral stories enjoyed by children include the tale of the “Asunik Tree”…

The Football World Cup was first staged in 1930 in Uruguay. Since then football has become a globalised game that excites and attracts millions of fans from around the world. The Brazilians call it “jogo bonito”, the beautiful game.

In 2010…

Τhe World Exhibition is organized every five years and in 2010 it was held on the banks of the Huanghu river in Shanghai, China, from 1st May to 31st October. It was China’s first World Fair, the largest in history by size, attendance and…

Α long long time ago farm animals including the cow were domesticated by man to provide him with sustenance in his daily life. In the early days of farming cows were used to pull the plough in addition to providing man with milk and meat for…

After 82 years of British rule, on 15th August 1960, the Union Jack was lowered from Government House for the last time. Archbishop Makarios III was President and Turkish Cypriot leader Dr. Fazil Kuchuck Vice President. Sir Hugh Foot, last Governor…

Τhe fresco depicting the Birth of Christ originates from the small Church of the Archangel Michael in the village of Vyzakia. The church contains one of most interesting series of wall paintings of the 16th century all of which introduce Venetian…

Established in 1959, the European Court of Human Rights adjudicates on individual and State applications alleging violations of civil and political rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights.

The court is based in Strasbourg in the…

The Church of Agia Paraskevi, in the old village of Geroskipou in the Pafos district, is a three aisled vaulted basilica of five domes. It is the earliest example of this type of church in Cyprus and it embodies the characteristics of the early phase…